Queen Lets Margaret's Lover Grieve in Royal Tomb
20 Years After Princess Margaret's Death
A Royal Gesture of Compassion
In a poignant gesture of compassion, Queen Elizabeth II has allowed Roddy Llewellyn, the former lover of her late sister Princess Margaret, to be buried in the royal chapel near the tomb of Margaret's father, King George VI. The decision was made on the 20th anniversary of Margaret's death, a move that has been widely praised as a touching tribute to the couple's enduring bond.
According to Anne Tennant Baroness Glenconner, who was quoted in the 2018 documentary "Elizabeth," the Queen was delighted that Margaret had met Roddy. Glenconner, a close friend of Margaret, said that the Queen had always been supportive of her sister's relationship with the landscape gardener, despite the fact that it was considered controversial at the time.
Llewellyn and Margaret began their affair in 1973, while Margaret was still married to Lord Snowdon. The relationship caused a scandal, but the couple remained close for many years, even after Margaret's divorce in 1978. Llewellyn was often seen at royal events and was considered a trusted confidant of Margaret.
Margaret died in 2002 at the age of 71 from a stroke. Llewellyn passed away in 2017 at the age of 81. His ashes will now be buried next to Margaret's father, in a small chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
The Queen's decision to allow Llewellyn to be buried in the royal chapel is seen as a sign of her enduring affection for her sister. It is also a reminder of the complex and often tragic love life of Princess Margaret.
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